Active vs. Passive Voice of Verbs

Jake and Anja ride the same bus.

Put the above sentence in the passive voice.

• The same bus is ridden by Jake and Anja.

• The same bus was ridden by Jake and Anja.

• The same bus will be ridden by Jake and Anja.

The chinaware was broken by Jacob.

How would this be written in active voice?

• Jacob will break the chinaware.

• Jacob broke the chinaware.

• Jacob breaks the chinaware.

     The active voice is preferred over the passive voice.

True or False?

• true

• false

The passive voice is preferred when the actor is either unknown or unimportant.

True or False?

• true

• false

Jaeda does not enjoy chocolate chip cookies.

How would this be written in the passive voice?

• Chocolate chips cookies will not be enjoyed by Jaeda.

• Chocolate chip cookies are not enjoyed by Jaeda.

• Jaeda is not a fan of chocolate chip cookies.

Sue sings the sad songs.

How would this sentence be written in passive voice?

• The sad songs were sung by Sue.

• The sad songs will be sung by Sue.

• The sad songs are sung by Sue.

Frankie shouted at the dog that was following him.

Is this in the active or passive voice?

• active

• passive

The apples in the refrigerator were eaten by Nathan yesterday.

Is this active voice or passive voice?

• passive

• active

Vivienne counted the money she made from babysitting.

Is this in the active voice or the passive voice?

• passive

• active

The waiter recommended a few dishes to us.

Is this sentence in the active voice or the passive voice?

• active

• passive